DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Address:  Division of Developmental Disabilites
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $97,433.00 - $105,000.00 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: August 10, 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.  DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or Click on the here  to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Deputy Business Administrator. The Deputy Business Administrator works under the Division's Business Administrator to provide high-level leadership and direction to execute financial, operational, and strategic initiatives for the Division. This includes leading teams responsible for budget and fund accounting, operations forecasting and planning, claims processing and payments. This position works with the division's executive leadership to identify and avoid liabilities that may place federal incentives at risk and/or compromise service for clients.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Assists with oversight, management of Division's accounting, finance business systems; analytics, information, reporting; accounts payable; claims processing and payments. Analyze the performance of procurement activities against various procurement indicators/goals. Plan, organize and assign work, establish priorities, ensure that realistic completion schedules are developed, documented, and communicated to stakeholders.
•Assist with recognizing, managing, mitigating risk; monitor open legal issues involving the Division that affect the delivery of services, construct and monitor reliable control systems; Ensure Division complies with all legal and regulatory requirements; ensure record-keeping meets requirements of auditors and government agencies; report risk issues; maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and make recommendations.
•Oversee funding and monitor cash balances & cash forecasts, grant funding and related activity. Work closely with Fiscal/Finance Manager and their supervisors to ensure proper management of state and federal money. Work in conjunction with the Financial Services Administration, ensure all reporting requirements are met in a timely manner and forecasts are completed timely. Will have access to Vendor financial statements and tax information.
•Coordinate responses to requests for information from outside sources regarding financial management activities, to include those from the legislature and the media. Perform management control assessments of financial system related business processes and procedures and identify weaknesses in the design and effectiveness of internal or management controls.

Knowledge of:

•State laws, rules, regulations and procedures, goals, and responsibilities.
•Computer and computer software (Microsoft/Google Suite).
•Methods and techniques of automated accounting systems.

Skill in:

•Supervision including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others.
•Managing and balancing a wide variety of management and administrative functions.
•Examining, developing, re-engineering, and recommending financial policies and
procedures.

Ability to:

•Establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff and outside entities.
•Exercise a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in making daily operational decisions and recommendations.
•Demonstrate excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, auditing, economics or business administration from an accredited college or university; Master's degree in business or public administration from an accredited college or university. Have at least two years of professional experience including managing financial responsibilities and strategic planning. Supervisory experience is preferred.

•A.R.S. 41-1969 Each employee or contractor of the Department of Economic Security who has access to federal tax information shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section A.R.S. 41-1758.07.

•Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

•All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

•If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:Driver’s License Requirements.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Teresa Brown at 480-673-0590. 

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-673-0590 or tbrown@azdes. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.